California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 4 - Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Article 40 - Potatoes
Section 1466.9 - Potatoes, Method of Inspection

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1466.9
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

In the inspection of a carload of potatoes (300 sacks) of 100-pound sacks, all the potatoes in at least 6 sacks shall be inspected. In the case of smaller sized sacks, a proportionate number of sacks shall be selected for inspection (that is, 50-pound sacks, 12 sacks inspected).

If internal defects not discernible from external examination are present, cut at least 20 pounds of potatoes, taken at random, from each of the sacks. If the 20 pounds so examined reveal less than the tolerance permitted, this should be sufficient to consider the lot passable. However, if a percentage found in this 20-pound sample exceeds the tolerance permitted, an additional 30 pounds shall be taken at random and cut in a like manner. The total taken shall not exceed 50 pounds of a 100-pound sack. Proportionate amounts shall be used in the case of smaller sacks.

1. Renumbering from Section 1465 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. Amendment filed 5-31-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 22).
3. Editorial correction of printing error (Register 85, No. 31).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.

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